- Spaniard beats Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1 in California
- Alcaraz’s first title since winning Wimbledon last year
After the freedom and ease of his historic first years on tour, in recent months Carlos Alcaraz has felt the pressure of his elevated status. He has struggled at times with his game, head, body and even with the less-than-charitable comments from those praying for his downfall.
It was only a matter of time, though, before he found his way again, as he did on Sunday by successfully defending his Indian Wells title with a 7-6 (5), 6-1 win over Daniil Medvedev, the fourth seed.